Nongonococcal urethritis

Nongonococcal Urethritis (NGU) (pronunciation: non-gon-o-coc-cal yoo-ree-thry-tis) is a medical condition that involves inflammation of the urethra, which is not caused by gonorrhea.

Etymology

The term "Nongonococcal Urethritis" is derived from the following components: "Non-" (Latin, meaning 'not'), "gonococcal" (referring to the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae that causes gonorrhea), and "urethritis" (from the Greek "ourethra" meaning 'urethra' and "-itis" meaning 'inflammation').

Definition

Nongonococcal Urethritis is an inflammation or infection of the urethra that is not caused by the sexually transmitted infection, gonorrhea. Most cases of NGU are caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, a common sexually transmitted infection.

Symptoms

Symptoms of NGU may include a burning sensation during urination, an increased frequency of urination, and the presence of a discharge from the penis. However, many individuals with NGU may not experience any symptoms.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of NGU typically involves a physical examination and laboratory testing of a urine sample or a swab taken from the urethra.

Treatment

Treatment for NGU usually involves antibiotics to clear the infection. It is also important for sexual partners to be tested and treated to prevent reinfection.

Related Terms

• Urethritis
• Chlamydia
• Gonorrhea
• Sexually Transmitted Infections

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Nongonococcal urethritis
• Wikipedia's article - Nongonococcal urethritis

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